A WGMD Local News Article
Wicomico County Public Schools Updates 2025-2026 Calendar with Makeup Days & Survey on 2026-2027 Calendar Options
The Wicomico County Public Schools calendar has been revised to make up all the days missed this year for winter weather. There have been 3 closure days for weather – January 27, February 23 and 24. A makeup day of March 16th has already been announced – additional approved potential makeup days of April 2…
Read MoreDSHA Announces Participants in Zoning & Land Use Reform Pilot Program
Sussex County along with 8 municipalities will receive free technical assistance and the planning consultants they will work with to modernize municipal zoning and land use policies aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing. The Delaware State Housing Authority says the jurisdictions – including Bridgeville, Georgetown, Laurel, Lewes, Milford and Rehoboth Beach – applied…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Continues to Restore Service to Customers Impacted by Winter Storm Hernando
UPDATED – 02/27/26 – Delmarva Power continues to work to repair damage and restore power after last Sunday’s storm that brought blizzard conditions and strong winds to Delmarva. Officials say nearly 66,000 customers lost power because of the storm – the most severely impacted in Sussex County, Delaware and the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. And…
Read MorePreliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Caroline County
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced a presumptive positive case of H5 Avian Influenza on a commercial broiler farm in Caroline County. This is the third case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm in Caroline County this year and the fourth case in Maryland in 2026. State officials have quarantined all…
Read MoreSeasonal Rise in Gas Prices Underway
We are still several weeks away from the start of spring, but the seasonal rise in gas prices is already underway. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up by more than 5 cents this past week to $2.98 a gallon, according to AAA. Gas demand is also expected to increase next month…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Streamlining State Permitting Regulations
Governor Matt Meyer has signed an executive order to streamline permitting regulations across Delaware, which state officials say would make it easier to build affordable and workforce-focused homes, develop much-needed sustainable energy generation, expand access to broadband, and integrate public water and wastewater, while still protecting public safety and the environment. The five overarching goals…
Read MoreDNREC Investigating 30,000-Gallon Wastewater Overflow in Millsboro
A wastewater overflow in Millsboro is under investigation following a report filed with state environmental officials. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) says the incident was reported through the Delaware Environmental Release Notification System. According to DNREC, this morning February 26th at 8:30 AM, about 30,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater…
Read MoreThe Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to Close March 1 to Protect Nesting, Migrating Birds
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, starting Sunday, March 1st, to protect the nesting grounds and migratory paths for threatened and endangered species, including piping plovers, American oystercatchers, least terns, red knots and other…
Read MoreTwo Men Face Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Milton
Two men were arrested in Milton following a traffic stop. At the time Milton Police conducted the stop around 3 AM on Sunday, February 22nd, the operator, 30 year-old Paul Hagerman displayed clear indicators of impairment. Hagerman was arrested and formally charged with DUI Drug Related, Resisting Arrest, and Speeding in excess of Posted Limits.…
Read MoreDHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27
Community organizations across Delaware have an opportunity to help protect public health and promote environmental equity through newly reopened state grant funding focused on PFAS awareness and outreach. The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control have reopened a grant opportunity for projects designed to increase awareness…
Read MoreGeorgetown Police Warn of Email Scam Impersonating Town Employees
The Georgetown Police Department is alerting the community about fraudulent emails being sent using the identity of town employees. The emails appear on a reproduced official Georgetown letterhead. Recipients are asked to send payments via wire transfer. The scam is designed to make businesses believe they are paying for legitimate town services. Officials remind the…
Read MoreUpper Ferry Resumes Normal Operations
Wicomico County officials have announced that the Upper Ferry has resumed normal operations as of 8:00 A.M. this morning following the completion of necessary maintenance. According to the Office of the Wicomico County Executive, the temporary closure allowed crews to perform essential repairs and upkeep to ensure the ferry remains safe, reliable, and fully operational…
Read MoreDeputies Confirm Accidental, Electrical Fire in Snow Hill Residence
Deputies from the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, after conducting a thorough investigation, determined that a fire that occurred at a residence on Ironshire Street in Snow Hill yesterday afternoon was accidental and electrical in nature. At approximately 12:53 p.m. yesterday, the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene. First arriving units reported…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Continues Blizzard Recovery Efforts
As is the case with other areas on Delmarva, the City of Rehoboth Beach is still recovering from the blizzard this past Sunday and Monday. Crews are actively working throughout the City to restore power, clear downed trees, and address storm-related impacts. Delmarva Power has local and contracted crews assisting with outage restoration. City teams…
Read MoreLegislation in DE Introduced to Expand Access to Medical and Identifying Information for Donor-Conceived Individuals
Senator Dave Lawson and House Republican Leader Tim Dukes have introduced Senate Bill 236 to update Delaware’s parentage law and clarify access to medical and identifying information for individuals conceived through assisted reproduction. The bill would require gamete banks and fertility clinics to collect and maintain both identifying information and nonidentifying medical history from donors.…
Read MoreSeals Return to Delaware Waters: MERR Urges Public to Keep Distance and Report Sightings
The Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. (MERR) would like to remind beachgoers and boaters that seals are once again in the area. Delaware experiences 4 different species of seals that visit our waterways during the winter months, and can often be seen resting and sunning themselves on rocks, docks, beaches, and other areas…
Read MoreUPDATE: Power Restored at BVSPCA Following Blizzard, Community Support Sought for Ongoing Recovery
UPDATE 02/25/26: The Brandywine Valley SPCA is providing an update following the blizzard’s impact on its Georgetown facilities. Thanks to quick community support, 22 dogs were placed into foster homes after the Animal Rescue Center lost power for an extended period. Power has now been restored, and both Georgetown campuses are open. The shelter still…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Shooting at Apartment in Dover
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people Monday night. Police responded around 8:17 p.m. to an apartment on Fairway Lakes Drive, where they found a 43-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, both of Dover, suffering from gunshot wounds. The woman was shot in the upper body, and the man was shot in…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Dover Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the overnight hours– early Sunday morning in Dover. Police made contact with the victim in the parking lot of Wawa on North DuPont Highway. Police say that while at a residence on Ironwood Court, four armed individuals approached him and demanded his property. He complied,…
Read MoreDelaware Guests of the Congressional Delegation for Tonight’s State of the Union Address
As President Trump delivers his State of the Union address tonight, Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings will be on hand as a guest of Congresswoman Sarah McBride. Also invited to attend as a guest of Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester – DOJ Director of Outreach and Immigration Assistance, Maria Mesias-Tatnall. Officials at the DOJ say these…
Read MoreUPDATED: Somerset County Warming Shelter – Closed Tuesday
UPDATED – 02/24/26 – 1pm – As there are no occupants remaining at the County Emergency Warming Shelter located at Washington High School & Academy (10902 Old Princess Anne Rd., Princess Anne, MD), the shelter will close today at noon. Residents who are still without power may visit their local fire department to stay warm.…
Read MoreDEC Continues to Restore Power to Nearly 18,000 Members
Delaware Electric Cooperative crews are working around the clock to restore power to members. In an update on their Facebook page, an additional 20,000 homes had power restored overnight – 40,000 since the blizzard began on Sunday. DEC officials say the damage is more extensive than initially through – especially in the most rural parts…
Read MoreUPDATED: City of Rehoboth: Emergency Route Declaration Lifted – Updates on Power, Streets & Pump Stations
UPDATED – 02/24/26 – 11am – Updates from the City of Rehoboth Beach this morning: Power: City officials have been in touch with Delmarva Power, and crews are in the city working to restore power. Many residents are already reporting it being back on. There are numerous trees down and it could take a few…
Read MoreDelaware State Parks Fee Season Begins Sunday, March 1
Beginning Sunday – it will once again cost you to enter a Delaware State Park! The 2026 parks fee season will be underway from March 1st through November 30th. This year is the 75th Anniversary of the Delaware State Parks system and DNREC says that it will be packed with special events, activities and opportunities…
Read MoreUPDATED: Georgetown Lifts ALL Parking Restrictions
UPDATED – 02/24/26 – Town of Georgetown has lifted all parking restrictions along designated snow emergency routes. Residents and visitors are urged to use caution, as there may still be some slippery road conditions due to the cold temperatures. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 02/22/26 – Parking restrictions in effect starting at 5:00 PM Today. With the forecast of…
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